Judo - Forty-One Lessons in the Modern Science of Jiu-Jitsu - Softcover

Kuwashima, T. Shozo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1447434412 ISBN 13: 9781447434412

Verlag: Malinowski Press, 2011

Inhaltsangabe

Explore the foundational text that brought Judo to the Western world with Judo - Forty-One Lessons in the Modern Science of Jiu-Jitsu by T. Shozo Kuwashima. Originally published in 1932 and co-authored by Ashbel R. Welch, this book is a landmark text that helped establish the practices and philosophy of Kodokan Judo in English-speaking countries.

Kuwashima, a high-ranking instructor from the Kodokan (Judo's headquarters in Japan), presents a structured and detailed curriculum covering the essential throws, holds, and chokes of Judo. The title emphasizes the transition from classical Jiu-Jitsu (Jujutsu) to the refined, scientifically organized sport and self-defense system developed by Jigoro Kano.

What You Will Master:

• Structured Lesson Plan: The book is divided into Forty-One clear, progressive lessons, guiding the reader from basic movements to complex techniques.
• Core Judo Techniques: Detailed instruction on Nage-Waza (throwing techniques), including famous moves like O-Soto-Gari (Major Outer Reaping).
• Ground Fighting (Katame-Waza): Essential holds, pins, and joint locks used to control and submit an opponent on the mat.
• The Spirit of Judo: A focus on the physical and moral principles that underpin the art, highlighting its "science" over brute force.

This is an indispensable historical and instructional resource for all Judo practitioners, instructors, and anyone interested in the evolution of Japanese martial arts and grappling sports.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Malinowski Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1447434412
• ISBN 13: 9781447434412
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 154
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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